July is peak snack season, and Trader Joe’s is fully stocked with fun, flavorful, and affordable bites that deliver major summertime vibes. Whether you’re looking for something sweet, salty, frozen, or fruity, we’ve rounded up 15 of the best Trader Joe’s snacks under $6 that are new, seasonal, or just too delicious to skip. From crispy veggie chips to nostalgic ice pops, here’s what deserves a spot in your cart this month.
1. Trader Joe’s Out of This World Ice Pops $3.29/11.16 Fl Oz
These colorful, space-themed ice pops are a nostalgic throwback with a natural twist, made with real fruit juice.
Taste Review
Refreshing, not overly sweet, and perfect for cooling off in the summer heat. Kids and adults both love them.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 150
- Fat 0g
- Carbs 37g
- Sodium 15mg
- Dietary Fiber 0g
- Sugar 35g
- Protein 0g
Ingredients
- Water, sugar, glucose-fructose syrup, lemon juice concentrate, natural flavors, sodium alginate.
- Blueberry Ice Lolly:
Water, sugar, glucose-fructose syrup, dextrose, spirulina extract (for color), citric acid (acidifier), blueberry puree, natural flavor, fruit juice (for color), guar gum, carob bean gum. - Strawberry Ice Lolly:
Water, sugar, strawberry puree, glucose-fructose syrup, dextrose, citric acid (acidifier), vegetable juice (for color), natural flavor, guar gum, carob bean gum.
Preparation Instructions
Just freeze and enjoy straight from the wrapper.
2. Trader Joe’s Coconut Flavored Almonds $3.99/8 oz
Whole almonds coated with a sweet coconut-flavored glaze for a tropical crunch.
Taste Review
Crunchy, coconutty, and addictive — they hit the sweet-salty snack craving spot-on.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 160
- Fat 12g
- Carbs 11g
- Sodium 80mg
- Dietary Fiber 2g
- Sugar 7g
- Protein 5g
Ingredients
Almonds, sugar, coconut flavor, sea salt, vegetable oil.
Preparation Instructions
Ready to eat—no prep needed.
3. Trader Joe’s Mini Mushroom Tartelettes $5.49/9 oz
Mini puff pastry bites filled with creamy mushroom and cheese filling.
Taste Review
Buttery, earthy, and rich — perfect for a fancy snack or appetizer platter.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 310
- Fat 21g
- Carbs 25g
- Sodium 480mg
- Dietary Fiber 2g
- Sugar 2g
- Protein 8g
Ingredients
- Dough (unbleached enriched flour [wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], butter [pasteurized cream], cream cheese [pasteurized cultured milk and cream, salt, stabilizers {guar gum, carob bean gum}], water, salt, distilled vinegar);
- Filling (white mushrooms, cream cheese [pasteurized cultured milk and cream, salt, stabilizers {guar gum, carob bean gum}], parmesan cheese [pasteurized part skim cow’s milk, cheese cultures, salt, microbial enzyme], shallots, dried shiitake mushroom, mushroom base [mushrooms, salt, butter {pasteurized cream, salt}, dextrose, wheat flour, garlic powder, onion powder, caramel color], garlic, ricotta cheese [pasteurized milk, distilled vinegar, salt], green onions, butter [pasteurized cream], canola oil, eggs, ground thyme, porcini mushroom powder);
- Topping (parmesan cheese [pasteurized part skim cow’s milk, cheese cultures, salt, microbial enzyme], ground thyme).
- Contains milk, egg, wheat.
Preparation Instructions
Bake at 375°F for 15–20 minutes until golden and hot.
4. Trader Joe’s Green Olive Flats Lingue Crackers $2.99/5.29 oz
Crispy Italian-style flat crackers with real green olive pieces.
Taste Review
Light, flaky, and savory with a bold olive punch — excellent with cheese or dips.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 130
- Fat 0g
- Carbs 17g
- Sodium 180mg
- Dietary Fiber <1g
- Sugar <1g
- Protein 3g
Ingredients
- Soft wheat flour, water, green olives in brine (olives, water, salt, lactic acid, citric acid [acidifier], ascorbic acid [to preserve]), palm oil, bakers yeast, salt, malted wheat flour, dextrose, ground sesame seeds.
- Contains sesame, wheat.
- May contain soy.
Preparation Instructions
Ready to eat.
5. Trader Joe’s Pistachio and Fior di Latte Gelato Style Frozen Dessert $4.99/28.74 Fl Oz
A creamy Italian-style frozen dessert featuring pistachio paste and sweet cream flavor.
Taste Review
Decadent and smooth — not too sweet, with authentic pistachio richness.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 200
- Fat 9g
- Carbs 26g
- Sodium 65mg
- Dietary Fiber 1g
- Sugar 23g
- Protein 3g
Ingredients
- Fior di Latte Gelato (water, sugar, coconut oil, glucose syrup [wheat, corn], nonfat dry milk, dextrose [wheat, corn], whey solids, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, guar gum, carob bean gum, natural flavor);
- Pistachio Gelato (water, sugar, coconut oil, glucose syrup [wheat, corn], nonfat dry milk, pistachio, dextrose [wheat, corn], whey solids, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, guar gum, carob bean gum, spirulina extract [color], natural flavor, salt, turmeric extract [color]).
- Contains milk, wheat, pistachio.
- May contain egg, soy, peanut, almond, coconut, hazelnut, pine nut.
Preparation Instructions
Scoop and enjoy — best served slightly softened.
6. Trader Joe’s Avocado’s Number Guacamole To Go $4.99/12 oz
Six mini tubs of creamy guacamole made from fresh Hass avocados.
Taste Review
Rich, fresh, and not overly spiced — ideal for portion control and portability.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 100
- Fat 9g
- Carbs 4g
- Sodium 140mg
- Dietary Fiber 3g
- Sugar 0g
- Protein 1g
Ingredients
Avocados, lime juice, onion, garlic, jalapeño, salt.
Preparation Instructions
No prep — just peel and dip.
7. Trader Joe’s Mini Cheesecake Cones $4.99/7.05 oz
Tiny waffle cones filled with a rich cheesecake-flavored filling.
Taste Review
Crunchy cone, smooth tangy filling — like cheesecake you can eat with your fingers.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 0
- Fat 13g
- Carbs 21g
- Sodium 30mg
- Dietary Fiber 1g
- Sugar 14g
- Protein 3g
Ingredients
- Cone (sugar, almonds, glucose syrup, sunflower oil, skim milk powder, soy lecithin [emulsifier], cream), filling (cream, buffalo milk ricotta cheese [buffalo milk whey, sea salt], quark cheese [milk, sea salt, cheese cultures, microbial enzyme], sugar).
- Contains milk, soy, almond.
- May contain traces of egg, wheat, Brazil nut, cashew, pecan, pine nut, pistachio.
Preparation Instructions
Ready to eat; store in fridge or freezer.
8. Trader Joe’s Vegetable Root Chips $2.99/7.5 oz
A blend of taro, sweet potato, batata, and parsnip chips.
Taste Review
Naturally sweet and salty with a satisfying crunch — an elevated alternative to potato chips.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 140
- Fat 7g
- Carbs 19g
- Sodium 85mg
- Dietary Fiber 2g
- Sugar 2g
- Protein <1g
Ingredients
Root vegetable blend (sweet potato, cassava, taro), sunflower oil, vegetable juice (color), sea salt.
Preparation Instructions
Ready to snack straight out of the bag.
9. Trader Joe’s Ube Pretzels $3.49/5 oz
Mini pretzels coated in a sweet, purple yam-flavored yogurt confection.
Taste Review
Sweet, crunchy, and creamy — a unique flavor combo that fans of ube will love.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 150
- Fat 7g
- Carbs 20g
- Sodium 140mg
- Dietary Fiber 0g
- Sugar 10g
- Protein 2g
Ingredients
Wheat flour, sugar, yogurt coating, ube flavor, salt.
Preparation Instructions
Enjoy directly from the bag.
10. Trader Joe’s Mini/Almost Everything Bagel Sandwich Crackers $3.49/7.05 oz
Mini sandwich crackers seasoned like everything bagels, filled with a cream cheese-style spread.
Taste Review
Crunchy and savory with a tangy filling — like a bagel bite in snack form.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 150
- Fat 0g
- Carbs 18g
- Sodium 220mg
- Dietary Fiber <1g
- Sugar 4g
- Protein 2g
Ingredients
- Unbleached enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), butter (cream [milk], salt), palm oil, sugar, cream cheese powder (cream cheese blend [pasteurized milk and cream, cheese cultures, salt, carob bean gum], nonfat dry milk, disodium phosphate, natural flavor), whey powder, rice syrup, seasoning (poppy seeds, dried onions, dried garlic, salt), wheat starch, contains 2% or less of salt, sodium bicarbonate, onion powder, flavoring (natural flavors [milk], salt, sodium caseinate [milk], yeast extract), soy lecithin, lactic acid powder (lactic acid, calcium lactate), dried glucose syrup, acacia gum, beta carotene (color).
- Contains: Milk, soy, wheat.
- May contain: Peanut, almond, cashew, coconut, hazelnut.
Preparation Instructions
Ready to eat; store in a cool, dry place.
11. Trader Joe’s Roasted Tomato Labneh Dip $3.49/8.5 oz
A tangy, yogurt-based dip swirled with roasted tomato purée.
Taste Review
Creamy, rich, and perfect with pita or chips — tastes like Mediterranean summer in a tub.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 45
- Fat 3.5g
- Carbs 3g
- Sodium 95mg
- Dietary Fiber 0g
- Sugar 9g
- Protein 1g
Ingredients
- Labneh (pasteurized cultured milk and cream, nonfat milk, pectin, live active cultures [Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus delbrueckii, Streptococcus thermophilus, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus paracasei]), roasted tomatoes (roasted tomato, sunflower oil, salt, garlic, oregano), canola oil, red wine vinegar, sea salt, dehydrated garlic, balsamic vinegar (wine vinegar, concentrated grape must), dried green onion, dill weed, black pepper, dried parsley, dried spearmint, cultured dextrose (to preserve).
- Contains: Milk.
Preparation Instructions
Serve chilled; stir before using.
12. Trader Joe’s Josie’s Mandarins $3.49/2 lb bag
Sweet, seedless, and easy-peel mandarins perfect for snacking or lunchboxes.
Taste Review
Bright, juicy, and reliably sweet — a refreshing and healthy summer snack.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 40
- Fat 0g
- Carbs 10g
- Sodium 0mg
- Dietary Fiber 1g
- Sugar 8g
- Protein 1g
Ingredients
100% mandarins.
Preparation Instructions
Peel and eat — no mess, no fuss.
13. Trader Joe’s Root Beer Float Pieces $3.79/7 oz
Hard candy-style bites that capture the fizzy vanilla flavor of a classic root beer float.
Taste Review
Sweet, creamy, and nostalgic — like the soda fountain in your pocket.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 140
- Fat 6g
- Carbs 20g
- Sodium 55mg
- Dietary Fiber 0g
- Sugar 13g
- Protein <1g
Ingredients
- Vanilla sandwich cookies with popping candy (enriched wheat flour [wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], icing sugar, cane sugar, canola oil, palm oil, popping candy [cane sugar, lactose, corn syrup solids, cocoa butter, powdered sugar, carbon dioxide], invert sugar syrup, sea salt, natural flavors, baking soda, soy lecithin [emulsifier], vanilla bean specks), white confectionery coating (sugar, palm kernel oil, nonfat milk powder, whole milk powder, whey powder, palm oil, soy lecithin [emulsifier], natural vanilla flavor), dark confectionery coating (sugar, palm kernel oil, palm oil, cocoa powder, cocoa powder processed with alkali, whey powder, soy lecithin [emulsifier], natural vanilla flavor), natural flavor.
- Contains: Milk, soy, wheat.
- May contain: Egg, peanut, almond, cashew, coconut, pecan.
Preparation Instructions
Eat as-is — great for on-the-go snacking.
14. Trader Joe’s Mini Meyer Lemon Biscotti $4.99/6.34 oz
Tiny, crisp biscotti with a bright Meyer lemon glaze.
Taste Review
Delicately citrusy with the perfect amount of sweetness — ideal with tea or coffee.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 140
- Fat 5g
- Carbs 22g
- Sodium 85mg
- Dietary Fiber 0g
- Sugar 10g
- Protein 2g
Ingredients
Wheat flour, sugar, butter, lemon juice, eggs, vanilla.
Preparation Instructions
Ready to snack — store in an airtight container.
15. Trader Joe’s Strawberry and Watermelon Marshmallows $2.99/7 oz
Fruity, fluffy marshmallows in two summery flavors strawberry and watermelon.
Taste Review
Soft, airy, and bursting with flavor — tastes like a picnic in every bite.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 100
- Fat 0g
- Carbs 25g
- Sodium 10mg
- Dietary Fiber 0g
- Sugar 18g
- Protein 1g
Ingredients
Sugar, corn syrup, gelatin, natural flavors, fruit juice concentrates, food coloring.
Preparation Instructions
Eat plain, toast over fire, or mix into summer desserts.
Final Tip
Stock up soon — most of these summer treats are limited-time only!
